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Cora Simard
Blood
In Carrie, blood symbolizes the trauma and violence of Carrie’s upbringing—and the trauma and violence she inflicts on others as a result. Blood first appears at the beginning of the novel, when Carrie gets…
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The Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
The cuckoo clock in the White residence represents Carrie’s dread at the passage of time and her hope (or lack thereof) for the future. While many of Carrie’s peers look forward to life beyond…
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